Take a learning holiday in Myrtle Beach

October 17, 2000

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, one of America's leading resort
destinations, is the setting for a new vacation concept designed for
adults and retirees who are interested in combining travel and
learning. "Learning Holiday at the Beach" is a six-day vacation package
which allows participants to take a variety of noncredit courses and
enjoy the area's many attractions and activities.

Scheduled for February 4 to 9, 2001, at Litchfield Beach & Golf
Resort, Learning Holiday at the Beach offers more than 50 noncredit
classes on topics relating to art, technology, history, health,
business, current events, social sciences and other subjects. The
classes will be presented by Coastal Carolina University, an
accredited, comprehensive four-year institution located near Myrtle
Beach.

"The concept of the learning holiday encourages people to learn
and share new ideas and knowledge while they golf, play tennis, enjoy
the beach and take advantage of all the amenities of a first class
resort," said Peter Balsamo, dean of Coastal Carolina University's
Division of Extended Learning and Public Services. Balsamo expects the
program to appeal primarily to the growing number of retirement-age
adults who devote part of their leisure time to learning.

A full-service resort with a nationally-ranked tennis club,
Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort is located just south of Myrtle Beach in
the heart of South Carolina's famous "Lowcountry," known for its
historic plantations, seafood and world-class golf courses. Afternoon
excursions offered as part of the program include visits to nearby
Brookgreen Gardens, the world-famous outdoor sculpture garden, and
Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach.

The tuition for Learning Holiday is $499 per person, which covers
the instructional program, five nights of lodging, 14 meals, and all
taxes and gratuities. For a free brochure or to register, contact
Audrey Johnson of Coastal Carolina University's Division of Extended
Learning at 843-349-2544 or visit the Web site at www.coastal.edu/
learn.